公开(公告)号：US07239385B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10999260

申请日：2004-11-30

Applicant: Roger W. Schmitz ,  Bryan J. Scheele

Inventor： Roger W. Schmitz ,  Bryan J. Scheele

IPC: G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/024 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/474

Abstract: A spectrophotometric instrument is comprised of a processor, a probe having a tissue engaging surface with an aperture therethrough and a light source producing measurement light signals and optically coupled to the probe via a first optical path. A partially reflective first reflecting member is located in the probe and has a generally elliptical profile positioned to reflect a first portion of the measurement light signals to the tissue aperture and to transmit a second portion of the measurement light signals through the first reflecting member. A second reflecting member is located in the probe and has a generally elliptical profile positioned to reflect the measurement light signals transmitted through the first reflecting member. A second optical path has a distal end positioned to receive the measurement light signals reflected off of the second reflecting member and a proximal end coupled to the processor. A third optical path has a distal end positioned in the probe to receive light signals transmitted through the tissue sample and a proximal end coupled to the processor.

Abstract translation: 分光光度仪器包括处理器，具有穿过其中的孔的组织接合表面的探针和产生测量光信号的光源并经由第一光路光学耦合到探针。 部分反射的第一反射部件位于探头中并且具有大致椭圆形轮廓，其被定位成将测量光信号的第一部分反射到组织孔，并且通过第一反射部件透射测量光信号的第二部分。 第二反射部件位于探头中并且具有大致椭圆形轮廓，其被定位成反射通过第一反射部件传输的测量光信号。 第二光路具有远端，其定位成接收从第二反射构件反射的测量光信号和耦合到处理器的近端。 第三光路具有位于探针中的远端，以接收透过组织样本的光信号和耦合到处理器的近端。

公开(公告)号：US20070146712A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11542606

申请日：2006-10-02

Applicant: Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne Jung ,  Russell Jung ,  Alan Loudermilk

IPC: G01J3/51

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/03

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of an object are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a data base.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定物体的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开，并接收来自待测物体表面的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产假体的方法。 测量数据也可以作为数据库的一部分存储和/或组织。

公开(公告)号：US07119892B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US11118903

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Wayne D Jung ,  Russell W Jung ,  Alan R Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D Jung ,  Russell W Jung ,  Alan R Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/55 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01B11/30

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/04 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G01N21/03

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of an object are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a data base.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定物体的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收器光纤与源光纤间隔开，并接收来自待测物体表面的光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收机光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计装置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产假体的方法。 测量数据也可以作为数据库的一部分存储和/或组织。

公开(公告)号：US07113525B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10857426

申请日：2004-05-28

Applicant: John Kai Andersen ,  Newton C. Frateschi

Inventor： John Kai Andersen ,  Newton C. Frateschi

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/026 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/12 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: An optical device includes an optical waveguide through which light propagates and a micro-resonator structure including an optical sensor. The micro-resonator is configured to resonate at a wavelength of light that may be transmitted through the optical waveguide. When light at that wavelength is transmitted through the optical waveguide, it resonates in the resonator and is detected by the optical sensor to produce an electrical signal. The optical resonator may be a micro-cylinder, disc or ring resonator and may be coupled to the waveguide via evanescent coupling or leaky-mode coupling. Multiple resonators may be implemented proximate to the waveguide to allow multiple wavelengths to be detected. When the waveguide is coupled to a tunable laser, signals provided by the optical sensor may be used to tune the wavelength of the laser.

公开(公告)号：US07027165B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10117636

申请日：2002-04-05

Applicant: Klaas Hendrik De Haas ,  Gerrit Cornelis Dubbeldam ,  Ivo Bernardus Nicolaas Van Der Lans ,  Robin Paul Fries

Inventor： Klaas Hendrik De Haas ,  Gerrit Cornelis Dubbeldam ,  Ivo Bernardus Nicolaas Van Der Lans ,  Robin Paul Fries

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/30

CPC classification number: G01N21/255 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/57

Abstract: Device and method for recording the visual properties of a surface, comprising an imaging device for recording light interaction (reflection or transmission) with a surface, a light source, and a sample area for positioning a sample with a surface to be examined. The imaging device, the light source, and the sample area are arranged in such a way that in one image at least one of the surface properties is recordable as a function of a continuous range of angles between the illumination direction and the observation direction. The imaging device is a CCD camera. The device and method are suitable for imaging and evaluating visual properties which are dependent on the optical geometry, such as flop behavior and gloss.

公开(公告)号：US06985644B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10245075

申请日：2002-09-16

Applicant: John Kai Andersen ,  Newton C. Frateschi

Inventor： John Kai Andersen ,  Newton C. Frateschi

IPC: G02B6/12

CPC classification number: H01S5/026 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/12 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: An optical device includes an optical waveguide through which light propagates and a micro-resonator structure including an optical sensor. The micro-resonator is configured to resonate at a wavelength of light that may be transmitted through the optical waveguide. When light at that wavelength is transmitted through the optical waveguide, it resonates in the resonator and is detected by the optical sensor to produce an electrical signal. The optical resonator may be a micro-cylinder, disc or ring resonator and may be coupled to the waveguide via evanescent coupling or leaky-mode coupling. Multiple resonators may be implemented proximate to the waveguide to allow multiple wavelengths to be detected. When the waveguide is coupled to a tunable laser, signals provided by the optical sensor may be used to tune the wavelength of the laser.

公开(公告)号：US20050174568A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10627402

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: Mehdi Vaez-Iravani ,  Stanley Stokowski ,  Guoheng Zhao

Inventor： Mehdi Vaez-Iravani ,  Stanley Stokowski ,  Guoheng Zhao

IPC: G01N21/956 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/95 ,  H01L21/66

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N2021/8825 ,  G01N2021/8845 ,  G01N2021/8848 ,  G01N2201/065

Abstract: A curved mirrored surface is used to collect radiation scattered by a sample surface and originating from a normal illumination beam and an oblique illumination beam. The collected radiation is focused to a detector. Scattered radiation originating from the normal and oblique illumination beams may be distinguished by employing radiation at two different wavelengths, by intentionally introducing an offset between the spots illuminated by the two beams or by switching the normal and oblique illumination beams on and off alternately. Beam position error caused by change in sample height may be corrected by detecting specular reflection of an oblique illumination beam and changing the direction of illumination in response thereto. Butterfly-shaped spatial filters may be used in conjunction with curved mirror radiation collectors to restrict detection to certain azimuthal angles.

公开(公告)号：US06870616B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-22

申请号：US10215726

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/24 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/12 ,  G07D7/16 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: A spectrometer apparatus for determining an optical characteristic of an object or material is disclosed. A probe is positionable to be in proximity to the object or material. First and second receivers are provided on the probe. Light from one or more first receivers is coupled to one or more first optical sensors via a spectral separation implement. Light from one or more second receivers is coupled to one or more second sensors without spectral separation of the light. A light source provides light to the object or material via the probe. A processor coupled to receive one or more signals from the first and second sensors determines the optical characteristic of the object or material and determines a physical position property of the probe with respect to the object or material or a non-color optical property of the object or material. The physical position property may be a distance or angular position of the probe with respect to a surface of the object or material. The non-color optical property may be translucence, gloss, gray level and/or surface texture.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定物体或材料的光学特性的光谱仪装置。 探头可定位在物体或材料附近。 第一和第二接收器设置在探头上。 来自一个或多个第一接收器的光经由光谱分离工具耦合到一个或多个第一光学传感器。 来自一个或多个第二接收器的光耦合到一个或多个第二传感器而不分光光。 光源通过探头向物体或材料提供光线。 耦合以从第一和第二传感器接收一个或多个信号的处理器确定对象或材料的光学特性并且确定探针相对于物体或材料的物理位置特性或物体的非彩色光学性质 或材料。 物理位置特性可以是探针相对于物体或材料的表面的距离或角度位置。 非彩色光学性质可以是半透明度，光泽度，灰度级和/或表面纹理。

公开(公告)号：US06865408B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10378237

申请日：2003-03-03

Applicant: Russell E. Abbink ,  Robert D. Johnson ,  John D. Maynard

Inventor： Russell E. Abbink ,  Robert D. Johnson ,  John D. Maynard

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N33/487 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4298 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/278 ,  G01N21/4785 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N2201/1293 ,  G02B6/4206

Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasive measurement of glucose in human tissue by quantitative infrared spectroscopy to clinically relevant levels of precision and accuracy. The system includes six subsystems optimized to contend with the complexities of the tissue spectrum, high signal-to-noise ratio and photometric accuracy requirements, tissue sampling errors, calibration maintenance problems, and calibration transfer problems. The six subsystems include an illumination subsystem, a tissue sampling subsystem, a calibration maintenance subsystem, an FTIR spectrometer subsystem, a data acquisition subsystem, and a computing subsystem.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过定量红外光谱对人体组织中葡萄糖进行非侵入性测量的临床相关水平的精确度和准确度的装置和方法。 该系统包括六个子系统，优化以应对组织光谱的复杂性，高信噪比和光度精度要求，组织采样误差，校准维护问题和校准转移问题。 六个子系统包括照明子系统，组织采样子系统，校准维护子系统，FTIR光谱仪子系统，数据采集子系统和计算子系统。

公开(公告)号：US20040195511A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-07

申请号：US10708927

申请日：2004-04-01

Applicant: UD TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Douglas L. Elmore ,  John F. Rabolt ,  Mei-Wei Tsao

IPC: G01N021/35

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/3577

Abstract: An apparatus and method capable of providing spatially multiplexed IR spectral information simultaneously in real-time for multiple samples or multiple spatial areas of one sample using IR absorption phenomena requires no moving parts or Fourier Transform during operation, and self-compensates for background spectra and degradation of component performance over time. IR spectral information and chemical analysis of the samples is determined by using one or more IR sources, sampling accessories for positioning the samples, optically dispersive elements, a focal plane array (FPA) arranged to detect the dispersed light beams, and a processor and display to control the FPA, and display an IR spectrograph. Fiber-optic coupling can be used to allow remote sensing. Portability, reliability, and ruggedness is enhanced due to the no-moving part construction. Applications include determining time-resolved orientation and characteristics of materials, including polymer monolayers. Orthogonal polarizers may be used to determine certain material characteristics.

Abstract translation: 能够使用IR吸收现象实时地对一个样本的多个样本或多个空间区域实时地提供空间多路复用的IR光谱信息的装置和方法在运行期间不需要运动部分或傅立叶变换，并且自我补偿背景光谱和降解 的组件性能。 通过使用一个或多个IR源，用于定位样品的采样附件，光学色散元件，布置成检测分散光束的焦平面阵列（FPA）以及处理器和显示器来确定样品的IR光谱信息和化学分析 控制FPA，并显示红外光谱仪。 可以使用光纤耦合来进行遥感。 由于无移动部件结构，便携性，可靠性和耐用性得到了提高。 应用包括确定材料的时间分辨取向和特性，包括聚合物单层。 可以使用正交偏振器来确定某些材料特性。